Matthew Spreitzer

Spreitzer, Mathew J. 3/18/1923 - 11/22/2016 Allegan Mathew J. Spreitzer, 93 of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Vista Springs Riverside in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Spreitzer was born March 18, 1923 in Allegan, the son of Mathew and Catherine (Kowalski) Spreitzer. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. On January 9, 1960, Matt married his true love, Helen Mary Hanley, and moved to Allegan to raise their family. He was a long-time and active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He worked as a machinist for Rockwell International for over 23 years. Mathew enjoyed making blankets for his family and friends and loved to work in his vegetable garden. He was also an avid deer hunter, shooting his last deer when he was 86. Mathew is survived by his children: Dr. Alberta and Dr. Mitch Klein, Josephine Spreitzer, Jacqueline Spreitzer; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer, Melanie, Lauren, David; and his brother: Donald and Janice Spreitzer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; and brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Anne Spreitzer. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, November 27 from 3-5 pm, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, with the Rosary being recited at 3 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 28 at 1 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Rev. Father Ben Huynh, Celebrant. Memorial donations may be made in Mathew's name to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or Saint Vincent de Paul Society, 110 N. Cedar St., Allegan, MI 49010. Interment at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery.